Key Addresses

Initiatives and Conferences

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar comes from the lineage of peace and non-violence of Mahatma Gandhi. Through his initiatives and address­es, Sri Sri has consistently emphasized the need for re­inforcing human values and recognizing humanity as our highest identity. Fostering interfaith harmony and calling for multicultural education as the remedy for fanaticism are significant parts of his efforts to achieve sustainable peace on our planet. As an ambassador of peace, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar plays a key role in conflict resolution and spreads his vision of non-vio­lence at public forums and gatherings world-wide. Re­garded as a neutral figure with the principle agenda of peace, he represents hope to people in conflict. He has received particular credit for bringing opposing parties to the negotiating table in Iraq, the Ivory Coast and the states of Jammu & Kashmir and Bihar in India.

Spreading the Message of a One World Family

Spreading the message of love, compassion and non-violence, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar tirelessly advocates harmonious co-existence among people. While he addresses innumerable forums on diverse subjects, the common thread through all his speeches is the principle of humanity and brotherhood. His universal and simple message is that love and wisdom can prevail over hatred and distress.

Whether it is speaking to parliamentarians in Argentina, Scotland (UK), business leaders in Europe, peace organisations like the United Nations, Muslim and Hindu leaders, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar emphasises human values and unity among people

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has been invited to address the World Economic Forum at Davos on two occasions, the United Nations Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders, and the first World Congress of Imams and Rabbis in 2005

With an aim of bringing together leaders from diverse walks of life, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has also hosted a number of symposiums. The Truth & Reconciliation Conference to foster equality of the Dalit community (2007), International Conference on Human Values (2006) and the annual Corporate Culture and Spirituality Symposiums being a few of them.

Through his public talks and symposiums, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar addresses issues of inter-faith harmony, environmental sustainability, poverty alleviation and grassroots development. He inspires thousands across the globe to live the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam or a One World Family.

His contributions are much valued and cherished in a growing circle of international gatherings. That he has made a difference as a ‘resource person’ is a constant acclaim made by those who have listened to him, for e.g., at the

World Economic Forum / Davos

International Anti-Corruption Conference / Seoul

European Parliament / Brussels

World Conference on Environmental Management

Symposium on Human Values, Science and Sustain¬able Development / Houston

World Conference on Spiritual Regeneration and Hu¬man Values / Bangalore

National Dialogue on Integrity Issues / Istanbul

International Symposium on Corporate Culture and Spirituality / Bangalore.

World Forum for Ethics in Business, European Parlia¬ment, Brussels

Interfaith Conference for World Religious Leaders / Seville

World Conference on Religion and Peace /Washington

Addressing 1000 catholic priests in India, February 2010

Parliament of the World Religions (Key Note Speak¬er), Melbourne, 2009

Facing Tomorrow, Israel, October 2009

Inter-faith Harmony: Conference with top Catholic and Hindu religious leaders in India, June 2009

Imams and Rabbis Conference, 2009

The Civilization of Peace: Faiths and Cultures in Dia¬logue conference, November 2008